RELIEF FOR ACNE

Everyone is different, therefore, there are a number of different ways to solve skin issues. The following ranges from vitamins to age old therapies to my favorite, Homeopathy.

VITAMIN B5, Pantothenic acid

Purchase 500 mg tablets; day one, take 1 tablet 3 times per day, day two take 2 tablets 3 times per day, day three, take 3 tablets three times per day, continue to titrate up until you are taking 7 tablets, three times per day. Continue at this level for 21 days (or until skin is clear) On the 22nd day begin to titrate down by 1 tablet each day until you are back to 1, 3 times per day. Continue at this level as needed.

CASTOR OIL (Ricinus communis)

A secret to clearing skin issues is with the use of castor oil. Castor oil is one of the most ancient oils, known for its powerful therapeutic properties. It contains ricinoleic acid, which has antimicrobial properties enabling it to act as a disinfectant and as an anti-inflammatory. It has a high concentration of fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, minerals and antifungal properties.

Using castor oil topically will help to prevent further out breaks. Because of its low molecular weight, it is absorbed easily into the skin. This stops the overproduction of sebum by the oil glands.

VITAMIN A can help to dry skin. Hence the many skin creams that include the ingredient Retin A.

ZINC

An excellent mineral to help repair damaged tissue and heal wounds. A zinc deficiency in men is sometimes signaled by unreliable erections. (Lasting too long, as well as too short)

SILICA

Helps stimulate pimples to drain and help to heal scars

SELENIUM, combined with VITAMIN E serves as an excellent antioxidant 

HOMEOPATHY TO THE RESCUE

TEENAGE ACNE (or Adult)

• HEPAR SULPH CALCAREA 200C, every other day (works well for cystic acne)

• ARSENICUM ALBUM 200c (if there is itching) 2 one dose per day

The following remedies can be used for specific symptoms

• EUGENIA 30C, acne before periods, 2 times per day 3 days before menses

• SELENIUM 30C, three times per day for blackheads

• KALI BROMATUM 30C, three times per day for pimples

• ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM, three times per day for purple scars

• THYOSINOMINUM 6X, three times per day for scarring (needed for an extended period of time)

ACNE ROSACEA

• BOVISTA 200C, one dose every third day

• ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM 6C, two times per day

If not enough change after prolonged use:

• ARSENICUM BROMATUM 30C, two time per day

ACNE VULGARIS

• HEPAR SULPH CALCAREA 200C, one dose every other day combined with

• ARSENICUM ALBUM 200C, once per day

If not enough change after prolonged use:

• PHOSPHORICUM ACIDUM 200C, one dose every other day